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flag William Ruud sued Marietta College over false misconduct claims by former dean Alexandra Perry, which cost him a job offer despite no evidence of wrongdoing.

flag William Ruud, former president of Marietta College, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging former dean Alexandra Perry falsely accused him of misconduct during his 2016–2023 tenure, leading to a no-contact order and anonymous reports that caused Carroll College to rescind his presidential job offer in June 2025. flag Despite an independent investigation finding no misconduct, Ruud claims Perry’s actions, including fabricated claims and post-resignation targeting, damaged his reputation. flag Perry was later arrested and convicted for tampering with evidence. flag Ruud’s lawsuit, filed in February 2026, seeks damages for defamation, breach of contract, and other claims, with a response due from Marietta College by April 24.

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